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Digital Stokvel initiative that is taking a South African tradition online
Digital Stokvel initiative that is taking a South African tradition online
Thomas Brennan, CEO and co-founder of Franc Group spoke to Nickolaus Bauer on the reasons behind him creating an app that allows skovel members to invest money market and exchange -traded funds. He also discussed as to why the digital Skovels are the future and the importance to invest and not just save you money.
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Right of reply: Netcare responding to employee call
3 July 2020 6:09 AM
Yesterday we received a call from a Netcare employee regarding communication to the staff about COVID-19, etc. He works at Netcare Waterfall. This morning we're joined by Netcare's Regional Director for Gauteng South West, Sandile Mbele, to respond to the issues raised by Sipho.
Guest: Sandile Mbele, Regional Director: Gauteng South West at Netcare
Topics: Right of reply: Netcare responding to employee call
Host: Africa Melane
Basic income grant beyond Covid-19 relief fund
3 July 2020 5:47 AM
The ANC NEC has instructed the economic cluster to look into the feasibility of a basic income grant for the unemployed. The party says this is important to tackle the poverty that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a historic emergency package to deal with the coronavirus crisis in South Africa. It is historic because it is the largest such spending package yet. Child support grant beneficiaries will receive an extra R300 in May and from June to October they will receive an additional R500 each month. Unemployed South Africans not already receiving a grant or not receiving a UIF payment will be eligible for R350 per month.
Guest: Ivor Chipkin, Director of the think-tank on Government and Public Policy
Topics: Basic income grant beyond Covid-19 relief fund
Host: Africa Melane, Early Breakfast
Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Fitness Index Report
3 July 2020 5:02 AM
Been speculating about which fitness brand is the hottest? Want to follow the worlds most powerful fitness influencer? This morning, Africa and Liezel discuss the results of this report, as well as looking at what safety measures gyms in SA have put into place for when they reopen.
Guest: Liezel van der Westhuizen, KFM early mornings Host, TV, MC & Motivational Speaker
Topic: Fitness Friday’s with Liezel V – Fitness Index Report
Another firearm amnesty period approved
2 July 2020 6:08 AM
In January, the South African Policing Union called on Police Minister Bheki Cele to cancel the firearm amnesty calling it problematic, adding that it undermines accountability. However, in April some firearm owners petitioned the Minister to consider extending the amnesty.
Topic: Another firearm amnesty period approved
Guest: Claire Taylor, Researcher at Gun Free SA
What Gauteng can learn from the Western Cape
2 July 2020 5:20 AM
On Sunday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said Gauteng would emerge with the highest number of cases in the coming days, overtaking the Western Cape. Mkhize has also warned that South Africa is on the verge of facing a spike in coronavirus cases and related deaths which means another hard lockdown "may become necessary". Mkhize said the infection rate in Gauteng, in particular, had increased faster than had been anticipated. He added that the so-called "hard lockdown" – Level 5 – had helped prepare the healthcare sector for the anticipated surge in infections.
Guest: Professor Alex van den Heever, WITS School of Governance
Topics: What Gauteng can learn from the Western Cape
The UIF will not pay out from July
1 July 2020 5:17 AM
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said the commitment to pay the Ters benefits till June, 2020 is per the initial Directive of March 26, 2020. In total, UIF has disbursed close to R28 billion since 16 April 2020. It says R770 million has been paid directly into the bank accounts of the workers instead of being paid through their employers even though the employers lodged the claims on behalf of workers. The cumulative figure since April that has been paid as relief payments to domestic workers stands at R135 million while a total of R639 million has been paid to workers of foreign nationality.
Guest: Melitta Ngalonkulu, Financial Journalist at Moneyweb
Topic: The UIF will not pay out from July
Host: Africa Melane
Representation of women in South Africa's political space
30 June 2020 5:36 AM
Nomkhitha Gysman, Independent gender specialist spoke to Wasanga Mehana on how representation in parliament is important and ways in which this could ultimately fight injustices on problems like Gender based violence.
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How senior citizens can manage finances during the pandemic
29 June 2020 6:06 AM
Himal Parbhoo, CEO of FNB savings and cash investments had a conversation with Wasanga Mehana on how senior citizens can manage the financial impact caused by the pandemic and record low-interest rates.
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Motivation Monday: Musician INANI tackles GBV through music
29 June 2020 5:57 AM
Song-writer, musician and producer, Nani 'INANI' Matthew had a conversation with Wasanga Mehana on how the pandemic is affecting artists, what inspired him to write a song focused on gender based violence and who he would like to collaborate with in future.
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Vitamins C, D, other nutrients vital to boost immunity
26 June 2020 6:13 AM
Giulia Criscuolo, Pharmacist complimentary medicines expert and life chats with Wasanga Mehana on the vitamin's that may be essential for optimal immune function and protecting against viral illness such as respiratory tract infections a common feature of covid-19.
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